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The Restaurant

Temperance could tell that Booth was nervous. She wasn't sure why but it was noticeable to her. An outsider might think he was cool, calm, and collected but really he was a ball of nervous. In return it made her nervous. She thought he may have some bad news.

Booth could tell Temperance was nervous. Once he saw her smile he knew she was just as nervous as he was. He figured she was only nervous because he was nervous. Even though he didn't look it on the outside she could read him like a book. They had gotten some delicious red wine. Looked at the menu and had decided what to get before the waiter asked if they were ready. They both got a salad to start off with.

Booth was trying to think of the best time to ask her. He knew she would say yes he just didn't know when it was the right time and it didn't matter how sure he was he was still going to have to wait for her to answer. Nothing is better than proposing again even though it's to someone completely different. Being rejected once was bad enough. He thought he may be sweating but he wasn't sure. He would know if he was, she would tell him.

They had finally gotten their meals and were debating on getting dessert when Booth said getting dessert would be great. He had finally figured out when to ask that nerve racking question. Right after dessert had gotten there seemed like the best time. She gave him a puzzling look. He gave her a slight smile. Now he was really nervous. If anything her flustered face was making him more nervous. She gave in to getting dessert and then decided to ask him what the problem was. She could tell he was getting more nervous by the minute.

"Booth, what's wrong? Why are you so nervous? It's just dinner and dessert, we do this all the time. I mean don't go to fancy places but we do get dinner and dessert almost every night. You haven't changed your mind right? I mean this isn't some 'take her to a fancy dinner, act like everything is fine and then drop the bomb' kind of dinner is it?" She was now more nervous than she had been before. The thought she just spoke hadn't crossed her mind until she started speaking. Waiting for him to respond felt like light years to her.

"What? NO! This is not an act Temperance. Nothing is wrong. I'm perfectly fine. You don't have anything to worry about. I would never pull stunt like you described. That's just wrong. Now, look our dessert is coming. Let's eat!" 'She can tell I just lied right through my teeth. She knows I'm nervous so she knows I'm hiding it.'

"Fine Booth, if you don't want to tell me then I guess you have a reason. Must be 'not the right time' type of thing again. You'll tell me when you feel its right. It's what I do. It's all good."

She gave him that smile she knew put him at ease. Though this time, it failed. She couldn't understand what had him so nervous. She wasn't going anywhere. Maybe this was just as new and big for him as it is for her. She just couldn't tell any more.

They got dessert and before it was completely over he had grabbed her hand. He was giving her that look she had grown to know and love. It spoke volumes to her. She knew he was about to say something big. It never failed. This is why he was nervous. The BIG news he had. He reached into his pocket and grabbed the ring. He left it out of the box so he wouldn't make a fool not being able to open it.

"Temperance, I love you very much. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to be able to call you my wife. To be able to tell people how amazing my wife is and how lucky I am that you picked me. I want to be able to say this is my family whether we have kids or not. So, with that being said, Dr. Temperance Brennan, will you marry me?"

'OMG he just asked me to marry him. That ring is gorgeous. I bet he thinks I am going to say no. I can't believe I'm going to do this.'

"Booth, I...I...of course I'll marry you! I don't know if you were nervous that I would say no but I will tell you again. I love you Seeley and I want nothing more but to be your wife and to have a child with you. This ring is amazing. I love the fact it's not a typical one as well."

Booth was ecstatic. He slid the ring onto her hand. He couldn't wipe that silly grin off his face. She had said yes and he couldn't believe it. Yes, he knew she would say it she had told him a few days ago but still it was unbelievable. He just couldn't get over how thrilled he was.

They finished their dessert and asked for the check. Of course, just like always, Bones tried to pay for the meal. Her attempt was futile. They made their way out and decided to take a walk. The second they stepped out the door the cool breeze attacked her bare shoulders and arms. She knew she shouldn't have worn the black strapless dress. Booth being the gentleman he was took his jacket off and put it on her not giving her a chance to refute the offer.

They took a long walk around D.C., neither of them saying much. Brennan was thinking about how lucky she had gotten. Booth was also thinking about how lucky he had gotten. He had finally gotten the woman of his dreams.

'I can't believe I got a man like Booth. He is exceptional. He is more than I could ask for. I am finally getting that fairy tale that I wanted when I was little. For years I thought it was just that, a fairy tale. Now I know it's not.'

'I can't believe I got a woman like Temperance. My Bones! She is more than I ever thought I deserved. I will get my white picket fence, wife, and a family. She even said I could have a dog! I am the luckiest man alive. I can't wait to have a child that looks like her. This fairy tale of mine is coming true.'

The couple wasn't paying too much attention to where they were going. They were so focused on their inner thoughts they hadn't realized they made their way to the Founding Fathers. They both looked at each other with knowing smiles on their faces. Neither were ready to break the peaceful silence they were in. The two sat down on the steps hand in hand and looked out upon the open space, both enjoying this new found relationship they were in.

Author's Note: Sorry it took so long for me to update. Even with having this story ready I have been so busy that I haven't been able to get on. I apologize for the wait. I hope to have the sequel started by Monday or Tuesday of this week coming up. Have a great Easter everyone.